On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 30, 2011 | Firm News, Punitive Damages
In a somewhat surprising recent decision, the California Court of Appeal upheld a punitive damages award that carried a ratio of more than 16 to 1 based on the compensatory damages awarded by the jury. The ruling was surprising considering the United States Supreme...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 23, 2011 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, Firm News, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Litigation Blog, Punitive Damages
Insurers often wrongfully deny policy benefits to their insureds in situations where there may be some uncertainty as to coverage. Despite an overarching duty to act reasonably and find in favor of coverage in such situations, insurers often will deny coverage and...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Aug 22, 2011 | Case Updates, Duty to Defend, Firm News, Insurance Bad Faith, Legal Articles, Policy Interpretation, Property & Casualty Insurance
According to a recent California appellate court decision, a contractor’s negligent release of asbestos fibers during the removal of asbestos-containing acoustical spray in a condominium complex is excluded by the pollution exclusion in a homeowner association’s...
